| Hubbard College of Administration International | |
| Abbreviation: | HCA |
| Tax Id: | 95-4302671 |
| Registration Id: | C1677656 |
| Type: | Private, Accredited (2022) |
| Status: | 501(c)(3) nonprofit |
| Leader Title: | CEO |
| Leader Name: | Nick Terrenzi |
| Parent Organization: | World Institute of Scientology Enterprises |
| Formerly: | WISE College |
| Students: | 18 |
| Students Year: | 2022 |
Hubbard College of Administration International (HCA) is a school that teaches the administration methods developed by L. Ron Hubbard for the Church of Scientology.[1] [2] [3] [4]
In 1990, Hubbard College of Administration was established by the World Institute of Scientology Enterprises (WISE), and started operations in 1991.
In 1993, HCA was awarded tax-exempt status in a negotiated settlement agreement in which the IRS granted tax exempt status to 153 "Scientology-related entities" in the United States.
In 2000, HCA purchased the property at 320 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California for $1.57M,[5] and renovated it in 2001.
The school grants a "Specialized Associate Degree Program" which it calls, "Associate of Applied Science Degree of Management and Administration". The school also offers "Continuing Education Certificate Programs". There also exist a number of "Public Workshops and Corporate Programs" which are short courses on specific topics. The school also provides WISE certificate programs; WISE being a Scientology-affiliated business group.[6]
Hubbard College of Administration has Institutional Accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. As a continuing education facility, students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid programs. HCA reports that it does not participate in any student financial aid programs including Federal Student Aid, veterans' financial aid education programs, or the Cal Grant program.
The school teaches a method of business administration developed by L. Ron Hubbard for the Church of Scientology. The school uses a teaching method called "Study Technology", also developed by Hubbard, as a method of teaching its students. The school does not have semesters or terms. Students can begin taking courses at any time of the year and they may attend either full-time or part-time.